LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Orange County Chamber of Commerce
upon the occasion of its celebration of May 2011 as Small Business Month
in Orange County

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the leaders of commerce and industry who contribute to the
economic health and prosperity, and to the quality of life, of the
communities of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Orange County Chamber of Commerce upon the occasion of its cele-
bration of Small Business Month in Orange County; and
WHEREAS, With more than 2,000 members, the Orange County Chamber of
Commerce is the largest business and professional organization in the
Mid-Hudson region and one of the ten largest chambers of commerce in New
York State; and
WHEREAS, The Orange County Chamber of Commerce is enthusiastically
honoring the small businesses in Orange County with a special Small
Business Month in May 2011, to be celebrated in conjunction with the
celebration of National Small Business Week being observed May 16-20,
2011, as designated by the United States Small Business Administration;
and
WHEREAS, The dedication and entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses
and entrepreneurs are vital to the success and vibrancy of every commu-
nity across this great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, The Orange County Chamber of Commerce will begin the series
of Small Business Month events it plans with a Membership Breakfast on
Tuesday, May 3, 2011; and
WHEREAS, New York State's more than 60 local chambers of commerce
represent several hundred thousand businesses, the majority of which are
small businesses, and are dedicated to improving their communities and
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Local chambers of commerce and small businesses make impor-
tant contributions to New York State's prosperity and progress and are
an integral part of the State's economic development; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses generate nearly all the new jobs created in
New York State; and
WHEREAS, The contributions made by small business owners are all too
often taken for granted, even though they often risk their financial
security to create jobs, pay taxes, and produce goods and services for
the people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Small business owners possess the dedication and entrepreneu-
rial spirit to develop and market new technologies, thereby bringing
more capital into the business market and further strengthening the
economy; and
WHEREAS, The innovation, diversity, competitive strength, job gener-
ation, and quality of life that small businesses bring to the economy
are vital elements of New York State's long-term economic health; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses in New York State exert a strong positive
influence on the political, economic, and social development of the
State and the future welfare of the State depends on the continued
development of small businesses; and
WHEREAS, In keeping with the proud tradition of New York State's local
chambers of commerce, the Orange County Chamber of Commerce recognizes
that small businesses are an element crucial to the economy of the State
and leads the way in creating and supporting an environment in which

business will succeed and the quality of life is enhanced; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Orange County Chamber of Commerce as it honors the small
businesses of the County and celebrates May 2011 as Small Business Month
in Orange County; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Orange County Chamber of Commerce.